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From blogs, and technical briefs to case studies and application reviews – read and download some of our valuable examples of metalworking waste stream solutions, new technology and the challenges facing others in your industry with today’s material handling applications. To see how you can join our other customers who are profiting more from properly managing their scrap and fluid handling processes, contact us.

Conveyors—Four Steps for Maximizing Performance and Minimizing Costs – MetalForming Magazine

Considerations in planning, engineering, automation and maintenance add efficiency and save money for operations seeking to add or update conveyors. Note: This article was originally published on July 27, 2023, on  metalformingmagazine.com.   By Mike Hook, Director Sales & Mktg Conveyors must be able to withstand tough conditions and heavy materials. Operations adding or updating conveyors can improve reliability, reduce […]

Wastewater Recycling Is a Pathway to Lower Risk Exposure and Costs in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing – Manufacturing Chemist

Note: This article was originally published Sept. 1, 2023, on manufacturingchemist.com. Mike Hook, Sales and Marketing Director at PRAB, writes that pharmaceutical manufacturers are increasingly focusing on water consumption to position themselves as both responsible corporate citizens and profitable businesses. With water costs rising and the gap between global water supply and demand projected to reach 40% by 2030 […]

5 Considerations When Updating a Fluid Filtration Process – Aerospace Manufacturing and Design

Automation, costs, complexity, return on investment, and management buy-in all figure into the decision. By Mike Hook Note: This article was originally published in July of 2023 on aerospacemanufacturinganddesign.com.   As aerospace manufacturers seek to avoid environmental compliance liabilities and reduce production costs, improving coolant management is increasingly a focus. Here are five topics to consider when updating fluid filtration […]

PRAB Crusher/Wringer Chip Processing System and Guardian – Coolant Recycling System

THE METAL CHIP PROCESSING AND FLUID RECYCLING CHALLENGE: As Youngers and Sons Manufacturing Company, Inc. worked through optimizing its facilities and growth strategies, it became clear that its metal scrap and fluid recycling needed to be addressed. The company relied on third-party service providers to haul away, process, and recycle its metal scrap and coolant waste. The company was not earning […]

Revolutionize Your Lithium – Ion Battery Recycling Through New KMC Global Partnership

With demand increasing for Lithium-Ion (Li-ion) battery recycling, KMC Global is pleased to announce a partnership with Design Systems Inc. and BC Construction Group that will develop turnkey, state-of-the-art Li-ion battery recycling operations. The alliance between the two companies and KMC Global (dba PRAB, Hapman, Triple/S Dynamics, CDM Systems, and OVibra) will employ a design-build delivery approach, ensuring a seamless […]

Don’t Let Crude Oil Costs Get in the Way of Your Operation’s Goals

A lot goes into a successful metalworking operation, from a skilled workforce to reliable equipment. Chief among these components is the effective cooling of tools and workpieces. This is where metalworking fluids like coolants and lubricants come into play, as they reduce the heat and friction produced by machining processes. Without these fluids, corrosion within the unit and raw […]

Avoid Carryover-Related Conveyance Delays

Carryover (also known as carryback) is an issue that can cause maintenance issues for even the most efficient stamping operation. In addition to the potential production and revenue lost, these delays can also lead to injuries when workers attempt to clear any blockages. Regardless of if the material being conveyed consists of slugs, trim pieces, or stringy turnings, PRAB […]

PRAB Ultrafiltration Testing

Invest your business capital with confidence using the PRAB two-step application feasibility, lab, and pilot test program. Laboratory results from a sample test are a snapshot in time of a particular process waste stream. In almost every case, no one sample is exactly the same as the next. The purpose of the pilot system is to advance […]

PRAB Q&A – Fluid Testing Capabilities

For organizations interested in implementing an Ultrafiltration system, PRAB provides fluid tests to ensure that the unit will meet the client’s needs. Tom Tripepi is PRAB’s Fluid Filtration Technical Director. With more than 40 years of experience, he is well-versed in the ins and outs of wastewater and fluid testing. Q) What is the purpose of PRAB’s fluid testing […]

PV Panels Production

Customer A leading global provider of comprehensive photovoltaic (PV) solar systems using advanced module and system technology. Their business ranges from module sales to turnkey power plant development and operations and maintenance. Customer’s Needs The Client aims to reduce disposal costs; achieve ZLD and water reuse; consider a technological solution which allowed to re-sell the by-product in the […]